Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage."American Idol dropped a little in the ratings this week. It must be the new judge."

What will be an ideal response?


Post hoc, overlooking coincidence or random variation.

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A. is valid and has all true premises. B. has all true premises. C. is strong and has all true premises. D. cannot have a false conclusion.

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A. Technician A only B. Technician B only C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B

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What did Descartes think was the crucial link between mind and body?

A) The brain B) The heart C) The ligaments D) The pineal gland

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Music, according to Tolstoy, cannot communicate the highest religious feeling

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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